The Smith & Wesson M&P9 Shield EZ 9mm Pistol w/ Thumb Safety is constructed with an ArmaLite barrel and a polymer grip. This single-action pistol features an 8+1 magazine capacity, a steel front sight and a white-dot adjustable rear sight. Made in USA. The reality of protection is that you never know when you’ll need it. Smith & Wesson took the power and features of full-sized M&P pistols and put them into a slim, lightweight pistol the size of your hand. The M&P SHIELD is an easy to conceal pistol